Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice Sports Media & Society

The University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lawrence, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago
The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas seeks an engaged, dynamic, and experienced broadcast sports journalist or sports marketing specialist to join its faculty. The Sports Media & Society Concentration is the School’s fastest growing, allowing students to pursue all aspects of sports media, including broadcast, digital, public relations and marketing communicators. Beyond the game itself, we seek professionals who can teach and create experiences that deepen understanding of both the sport and the complex industry behind it. The Professor of the Practice will assist in developing experiential opportunities for students, and be a liaison to professional sports media organizations to assist students in earning internships and jobs.  
The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications fosters a collegial atmosphere that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. 
This full-time, non-tenure track position will start in August 2026. This is an open rank search, and appointment at a particular level will be based on an applicant’s professional experience, creative portfolio, and teaching record. This position is limited term and may be appointed for up to an initial three-year period with an opportunity for extension/renewal after a comprehensive review.  The successful candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.
Applications will be evaluated starting on March 20, 2026 and evaluations will proceed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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